Teaching Personnel
£14.25 - 14.25 per hour
Carmarthenshire
Temporary | Full Time
09/07/2026
No
Locations: Schools & Specialist ALN Provisions Across Carmarthenshire
Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm, Term Time Only (No Weekends!)
Pay Rate: £14.25 per hour
Start Date: September 2026
Are you looking for a rewarding role in education this September?
We are recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) across a range of primary schools, secondary schools, specialist resource bases and dedicated ALN provisions throughout Carmarthenshire.
These exciting opportunities are ideal for individuals passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people who require additional support to access education, develop confidence and achieve their full potential.
Whether you have previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, Youth Worker or have transferable skills from another sector, we would love to hear from you.
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you'll support learners with a variety of additional needs, helping them engage with learning, develop independence and build essential social and emotional skills.
You'll have the opportunity to work across a variety of educational settings, gaining valuable experience while supporting pupils in safe, inclusive and nurturing environments.
You may support pupils across primary, secondary and specialist educational settings with needs including:
✅ Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
✅ Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
✅ ADHD
✅ Speech, Language & Communication Needs (SLCN)
✅ Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs
✅ Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties
✅ Physical Disabilities
✅ Sensory Impairments
✅ Complex Needs
Every pupil is unique, and schools work closely with families and professionals to provide personalised support that helps learners reach their full potential.
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting pupils throughout the school day and helping them engage successfully with learning.
Supporting pupils in class during lessons and learning activities
Delivering 1:1 support and small-group interventions
Assisting teachers with differentiated learning activities
Encouraging emotional wellbeing and positive self-esteem
️ Supporting communication, language and social development
Promoting independence and life skills
Supporting creative, practical and outdoor learning activities
Assisting with breaktimes, lunchtimes and transitions throughout the day
Working closely with teachers, ALNCOs, parents and external professionals
Monitoring progress and recording observations
Helping create a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment
We're seeking compassionate, proactive and adaptable individuals who are passionate about supporting children and young people.
Successful candidates will demonstrate:
✅ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
✅ Patience, empathy and understanding
✅ A positive and flexible approach to supporting learners
✅ Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills
✅ The ability to remain calm and resilient in challenging situations
✅ Good safeguarding awareness
✅ Confidence working as part of a team
✅ A genuine commitment to supporting children with additional needs
✅ A willingness to learn and develop professionally
Enhanced DBS Check (or willingness to obtain one)
EWC Registration (or willingness to obtain)
Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection
Ability to build positive professional relationships with pupils and staff
Reliable, committed and able to work effectively within a school environment
Access to transport is desirable due to the variety of school locations across Carmarthenshire
